Taking control of your diet and reducing your health risks

I just wanted to share this great video of Dr. Oz explaining the process of weight gain and why it’s so dangerous to your health. He also outlines some really simple steps you can take to start losing weight today. Sorry I couldn’t embed the video to the blog.. blame Oprah! Just click the link to view the video. I’ve written out the main points of the video below. Enjoy!

See Dr’s OZ’s video

Important points from the video:

• The best predictor of health is not your weight, but you waist size
• You ideal waist size (at the bellybutton) is approximately half your height.
• Increased fat around the abdomen increases your risks of coronary artery disease, diabetes and hypertension.
• Losing just 10 pounds can decrease your risks for heart disease, diabetes and arthritis by half

Steps you can take to start losing weight:

• High fibre breakfast
• Snacks smaller than fist
• No food within three hours of bedtime
• Exercise for 30 minutes, daily.

Ideal waist size according to your height:

Height                Waist size (inches)

5’2                                   31

5’5                                   32.5

5’8                                   34

5’11                                 35.5

6’2                                   37